Monday, 13 August 2012

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on illegal immigrant problems in Sabah might not have the legal clout to determine what judgment can be meted against the culprits as suggested by certain leaders in the state, said United Pasokmomogun Kadazandusun Murut Organisation (Upko) president Tan Sri Bernard Dompok.

"I think that is the province of the court. It is not for the RCI to go into that area. They (RCI panel members) probably can recommend the sort of action the government should take but to mete out punishment is beyond their jurisdiction," he said.

Dompok, who is also Primary Industries and Commodities Minister, was asked to comment on the call by certain leaders that the terms of reference (TOR) of the RCI should include determination of judgment and punishment against the culprits.

Sunday, 12 August 2012

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Based on the current political
scenario, it is hard for Umno splinter parties to return to the party
like what happened to Semangat 46 (S46) in May 1996, but in politics
anything is possible, say several political analysts.

One of them, Assoc Prof Datuk Zainal Abidin Borhan said the leadership
factor played a crucial role in ensuring the return of the splinter
parties to Umno's fold.

"This can be realised if all the party leaders can sit and discuss
among themselves, but this is not easy because until today, there is
still no response to the friendship extended to them by Umno.

"Yet, unity is possible. It all comes back to the leadership factor,
like in the case of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad 'softening' Tengku Razaleigh
and his S46," he told Bernama.

Last Thursday, Dr Mahathir called on the Malays, as well as Umno
splinter parties, to unite and return to Umno, which he said, was the
most appropriate party to unite the Malays and bring development to the
people.

KIMANIS: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said that there is no room in Barisan Nasional for leaders clamouring for positions since the obsession was reflective of their hidden agendas.

“There is nothing wrong to want something, we are human and we all have our needs, but when you are want something so much, it shows you are not sincere. You have something up your sleeves.

“A good leader is one who does not expect something in return, one who is sincere and is willing to work hard for the good of the people, rather than for his own interest,” he said, reminding BN leaders during a breaking of the fast and at a meet-the- people sessions for Umno Zone III, comprising Papar, Kimanis and Sipitang, at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bongawan II yesterday.

KOTA KINABALU -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in announcing the details and terms of reference on the setting up of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on Illegal Immigrants in Sabah here today, said it would be given six months to complete its investigation on the influx of illegal immigrants in Sabah.

He said the six months period would begin from the date the instrument of appointments were issued to the RCI chairman and panel members and that the report would be submitted to Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Tuesday, 7 August 2012

PUTATAN: Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) is more solid now than it was before the defection of several leaders, according to Putatan Member of Parliament Datuk Dr Marcus Makin Mojigoh.

This is because those who had made the ruling coalition unstable had left, he said at a ceremony where he presented ‘moreh’ to 11 mosques and suraus in the district yesterday. He said he nevertheless respected their decisions and wished them the best of luck.

Mojigoh was asked to comment on the decision by Datuk Lajim Haji Ukin to resign from his posts as Umno Supreme Council member and Beaufort Umno and BN division chief with immediate effect and to declare his allegiance to Pakatan Rakyat.

He said, “It is his right. We cannot call him a traitor because our country runs on democracy.”